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PA HB1447
Bill
Status
5/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Perry Warren
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AI Summary
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Amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to add adrenal insufficiency medications to the existing provisions allowing students to possess and self-administer asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors in school settings
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Requires school entities to develop written policies permitting student self-administration of adrenal insufficiency medications, with students demonstrating competency based on age, cognitive function, maturity, and responsible behavior
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Authorizes trained school employees to administer parent-provided adrenal insufficiency medication to students believed to be experiencing an adrenal crisis, with mandatory contact of local emergency services
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Requires the Department of Health to develop a training program for designated school employees within 90 days and provide technical assistance and resources within 120 days of the effective date
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Grants civil immunity under Good Samaritan provisions to school personnel who administer adrenal insufficiency medication in emergencies, with the act taking effect in 60 days
Legislative Description
In school health services, further providing for possession and use of asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors and providing for school administration of adrenal insufficiency medication.
Last Action
Referred to Education
5/13/2025